My three boys starved to death. I hope angels bring them home, says Afghan mother
Summary
An Afghan mother and father, Ghulam and Nazo, mourn the deaths of their three children due to malnutrition. The children died in Afghanistan, where widespread hunger is impacting millions. Aid has decreased following the U.S. and other countries reducing support, partly due to policies of the Taliban government.Key Facts
- Ghulam and Nazo lost three children to malnutrition in Afghanistan.
- They live in a settlement near Herat and work breaking walnut shells.
- The UN reports a critical hunger crisis in Afghanistan, affecting over three million children.
- U.S. aid has stopped, and other donors have also cut back funding.
- Afghanistan faces a severe drought, further affecting food security.
- The Taliban government cites sanctions and aid cuts as issues but is under scrutiny for its policies on women's rights.
- Many Afghan returnees from Iran and Pakistan are no longer sending money home, worsening economic hardship.
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